Comments on: The 80% Rule – This May Save Your Life, As Well As Your Relationship… http://andthisismyamerica.com/2009/03/05/the-80-rule-this-may-save-your-life-as-well-as-your-relationship/ Real Commentary...Tumultuous Times... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:56:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: dancing sailor http://andthisismyamerica.com/2009/03/05/the-80-rule-this-may-save-your-life-as-well-as-your-relationship/#comment-638 dancing sailor Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:35:19 +0000 http://andthisismyamerica.com/?p=1862#comment-638 Makes sense "if" you think about it. Fabulous idea, will incorporate into my life as best I can. There are proven techniques to take the destructiveness out of your domestic quarrels. Those who can resolve their domestic quarrels fairly, grow closer together and those who can not, grow apart. The book is, "The Intimate Enemy," How to Fight Fair in Love and Marriage, by Dr. George R. Bach. A classic in psychiatric liturature and huge best seller written for the layman. $5, used paperback from amazon.com delivered to door. May your days be happier. Makes sense “if” you think about it. Fabulous idea, will incorporate into my life as best I can. There are proven techniques to take the destructiveness out of your domestic quarrels. Those who can resolve their domestic quarrels fairly, grow closer together and those who can not, grow apart. The book is, “The Intimate Enemy,” How to Fight Fair in Love and Marriage, by Dr. George R. Bach. A classic in psychiatric liturature and huge best seller written for the layman. $5, used paperback from amazon.com delivered to door. May your days be happier.

]]> By: Astley http://andthisismyamerica.com/2009/03/05/the-80-rule-this-may-save-your-life-as-well-as-your-relationship/#comment-604 Astley Mon, 18 May 2009 13:21:35 +0000 http://andthisismyamerica.com/?p=1862#comment-604 well put. I thought I was the only person who noticed the dating "scene" of today is rampant with a bunch of sociopaths using other human beings as narcissistic supply. well put.

I thought I was the only person who noticed the dating “scene” of today is rampant with a bunch of sociopaths using other human beings as narcissistic supply.

]]> By: Jabba http://andthisismyamerica.com/2009/03/05/the-80-rule-this-may-save-your-life-as-well-as-your-relationship/#comment-581 Jabba Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:50:33 +0000 http://andthisismyamerica.com/?p=1862#comment-581 ya - it's true. i've been with some hot chicks, but i always am looking for something better. i figure its get that decent chick who's into you and get married and have kids and work to make it work without putting too much effort into ogling the next hot chick and wondering if she's better. it's a hamster wheel. so tuff tho - cause u always think that you may be "settling" - maybe you hafta some day. cause you could be with the hottest girl and 6 months later be tired of her. ya – it’s true. i’ve been with some hot chicks, but i always am looking for something better. i figure its get that decent chick who’s into you and get married and have kids and work to make it work without putting too much effort into ogling the next hot chick and wondering if she’s better. it’s a hamster wheel. so tuff tho – cause u always think that you may be “settling” – maybe you hafta some day. cause you could be with the hottest girl and 6 months later be tired of her.

]]> By: Trey - Swollen Thumb Entertainment http://andthisismyamerica.com/2009/03/05/the-80-rule-this-may-save-your-life-as-well-as-your-relationship/#comment-554 Trey - Swollen Thumb Entertainment Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:58:06 +0000 http://andthisismyamerica.com/?p=1862#comment-554 I have a friend who annoys the hell out of me, because every time he gets into a new relationship (and this is quite often), he rants about how she's "perfect for me, she's just like me" but as it turns out, he always breaks it off as soon as he finds something imperfect about her. Your 80% rule has a lot of potential. I can see an entire organization being formed on this principle. Thanks for sharing! I have a friend who annoys the hell out of me, because every time he gets into a new relationship (and this is quite often), he rants about how she’s “perfect for me, she’s just like me” but as it turns out, he always breaks it off as soon as he finds something imperfect about her. Your 80% rule has a lot of potential. I can see an entire organization being formed on this principle. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: susanne http://andthisismyamerica.com/2009/03/05/the-80-rule-this-may-save-your-life-as-well-as-your-relationship/#comment-553 susanne Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:30:33 +0000 http://andthisismyamerica.com/?p=1862#comment-553 I think your rule is brilliant. I'm a happily married woman and I think this philosophy should actually be liberating not depressing. Sort of a love-the-one- you're-with kind of thing. (i think 80% could be a bit high) I think your rule is brilliant. I’m a happily married woman and I think this philosophy should actually be liberating not depressing. Sort of a love-the-one- you’re-with kind of thing. (i think 80% could be a bit high)

]]> By: Anne http://andthisismyamerica.com/2009/03/05/the-80-rule-this-may-save-your-life-as-well-as-your-relationship/#comment-547 Anne Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:29:44 +0000 http://andthisismyamerica.com/?p=1862#comment-547 And while they are satisfying YOU only 80% of the time, tops, imagine how much of the time you are satisfying them. Hm. Insightful. Most people in the last 50 years or so no longer seem to recognize that partnerships are like this, give and take, be forgiving, don't expect your partner to satisfy all your needs/desires/wants or fill the black void that is your personality deficit. I think most modern people could be satisfied only with a programmable robot. We are the most selfish generation(s) ever. On the bright side, I think civilization is about to change profoundly due to the economic collapse. So maybe we'll learn to appreciate other people again for themselves and not just as accessories to ourselves, who knows? And while they are satisfying YOU only 80% of the time, tops, imagine how much of the time you are satisfying them. Hm.

Insightful. Most people in the last 50 years or so no longer seem to recognize that partnerships are like this, give and take, be forgiving, don’t expect your partner to satisfy all your needs/desires/wants or fill the black void that is your personality deficit. I think most modern people could be satisfied only with a programmable robot. We are the most selfish generation(s) ever.

On the bright side, I think civilization is about to change profoundly due to the economic collapse. So maybe we’ll learn to appreciate other people again for themselves and not just as accessories to ourselves, who knows?

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]]> By: superbad http://andthisismyamerica.com/2009/03/05/the-80-rule-this-may-save-your-life-as-well-as-your-relationship/#comment-544 superbad Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:27:15 +0000 http://andthisismyamerica.com/?p=1862#comment-544 An even better rule is: Show me a beautiful woman and I'll show you a man who's tired of fucking her. An even better rule is:

Show me a beautiful woman and I’ll show you a man who’s tired of fucking her.

]]> By: TJ http://andthisismyamerica.com/2009/03/05/the-80-rule-this-may-save-your-life-as-well-as-your-relationship/#comment-543 TJ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:51:30 +0000 http://andthisismyamerica.com/?p=1862#comment-543 That was a poignant post. Great advice. You are like the fucking Ghandi of punnanny. Thanks bro. That was a poignant post. Great advice. You are like the fucking Ghandi of punnanny. Thanks bro.

]]> By: thelogicalsmoker http://andthisismyamerica.com/2009/03/05/the-80-rule-this-may-save-your-life-as-well-as-your-relationship/#comment-538 thelogicalsmoker Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:25:12 +0000 http://andthisismyamerica.com/?p=1862#comment-538 Right back at you...you little dirty, STD infested, cocksucking motherfucker!!! Right back at you…you little dirty, STD infested, cocksucking motherfucker!!!

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